Shopping News & Updates
A leading independent retailers association has backed the government's move to hold online marketplaces to the same high standards as high street shops, following Royal Assent of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act.
Is Shrewsbury “king of the indies”? That’s the question being posed as part of of a national campaign to celebrate independent retailers across the UK.
July is officially Buy Local Month – the perfect time to celebrate and support independent businesses in the Walsall area.
Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Buzzards Valley has become a favourite destination for visitors from all across the UK looking to experience nature, leisure, and local culture in one beautiful location.
A town centre audit from Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) has revealed a significant shift in the town centre’s business landscape - with professional services now overtaking all other sectors.
Tucked away on Eastern Avenue, within the Sure Store complex, Interior Choice has quietly become one of Lichfield’s most trusted destinations for made‑to‑measure curtains, blinds, shutters and all things home décor.
- 24th March 2025
Local events business, Shropshire Festivals, has won Tourism Event/Festival of the Year at the 2025 West Midlands Tourism Awards for their flagship event – Shrewsbury Food Festival.
Visit Royal Sutton Coldfield BID is on the lookout for the next generation of entrepreneurial talent as it launches its first ‘Young Traders Market’.
- 14th March 2025
Towns and cities across Britain are already witnessing a wave of closures as independent businesses shut their doors ahead of April's triple tax burden, the UK's leading retail body has warned.
A multinational retailer of furniture, bedding, technology and electrical appliances has chosen The Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield as the location for a new store and dedicated UK headquarters.